Solve for x:

-5x - 5

x > -4
x < -4
x > 4
x = -4

Isolate the variable by adding 5 to both sides.

-5x - 5 5 > 15 5

You're left with this: -5x > 20

Continue the operation, dividing both sides by -5 and reversing the comparison because we are dealing with a negative number.

x < -4

Now plug -4 into the original inequality.

-5(-4) - 5 > 15
20 - 5 > 15
15 > 15

Since 15 is equal to 15 and not greater than, we know that any number below -4 will cause the original inequality (-5x - 5 > 15) to be true; therefore, x > -4, so Answer 1 is correct.

The question from the test: Mathematical Reasoning GED.

Solve for x:-5x - 5